Outrage Sweeps Nation as Government Responds with Unprecedented Diplomatic and Strategic Measures to cancel the Indus water treaty
By News 24 Media Staff | Updated April 24, 2025
New Delhi, India: In a bold and historic move, the Indian government has announced the termination of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, following a cowardly terror attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that has shaken the nation to its core. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, claimed the lives of 26 pilgrims and injured dozens. The assault has been linked to Pakistan-sponsored terror outfits, prompting a fierce and swift response from the Indian government.
The Attack That Shook India
On the evening of April 20, a group of armed terrorists ambushed buses carrying Hindu pilgrims returning from the sacred Amarnath Yatra route near Pahalgam. Eyewitnesses reported indiscriminate firing and the use of grenades, creating a scene of chaos and horror. Security forces responded quickly, eliminating two attackers, but the loss of innocent lives triggered nationwide grief and outrage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as an “act of pure evil” and vowed that “India will not tolerate the shedding of innocent blood on its soil.”
India’s Stern First Response: Scrapping the Indus Water Treaty
In an emergency Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting held in New Delhi, chaired by PM Modi and attended by top officials, including NSA Ajit Doval, the government took the unprecedented decision to revoke the Indus Water Treaty, a 64-year-old agreement brokered by the World Bank in 1960.
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement declaring, “In light of Pakistan’s continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, India hereby withdraws from the Indus Waters Treaty. Water from India’s rivers will no longer flow unchecked to a nation that sends terrorists across our borders.”
What Is the Indus Water Treaty?
The Indus Water Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan, allowed Pakistan control over the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) while India retained rights over the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej). Despite multiple wars and diplomatic standoffs, the treaty survived for over six decades, symbolising cautious cooperation.
By revoking it, India intends to fully utilise its share of water from western rivers, initiate dam constructions, and possibly divert flows to other Indian regions, denying Pakistan a key natural resource lifeline.
Domestic and Global Reactions
The Indian public has largely welcomed the government’s decision, with social media flooded with hashtags like #JusticeForPahalgamVictims and #IndusTreatyCancelled. Candlelight vigils and nationwide protests demanding action against Pakistan have been seen in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
Opposition parties have also expressed rare unity. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated, “Terror must be met with resolve. The nation stands together against the enemies of peace.”
Internationally, the move has sparked concern. The United Nations has urged both countries to “show restraint,” while the World Bank, a guarantor of the treaty, called for dialogue. However, India has made it clear: “Talks and terror cannot go hand in hand.”
Security and Diplomatic Fallout
India has also stepped up military operations in Kashmir, deploying additional paramilitary forces and greenlighting targeted strikes against terror launchpads across the Loc. Diplomatically, Pakistan’s High Commissioner has been summoned and handed a strong demarche, while Indian missions across the world are briefing governments on the gravity of Pakistan’s role in this terrorist act.
Sources in the Ministry of Defence suggest covert operations are also on the table as part of India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
What Lies Ahead?
Analysts say India’s move to suspend the Indus water treaty will have far-reaching consequences. Scrapping the treaty will test water-sharing logistics, impact agriculture in Pakistan’s Punjab province, and significantly escalate geopolitical tensions. However, strategic experts argue that this decision sends a powerful signal: India will not remain passive in the face of terror.
This marks a turning point not just in India-Pakistan relations but in the regional fight against terrorism. As the families of the victims of the Pahalgam attack mourn their loved ones, a resolute India marches forward, determined to ensure their sacrifice was not in vain.
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